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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 28, 1993
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
PRESENT
Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, and Jacobs. Also present were
Chenoweth, Hoyt and Maurer.
ABSENT
Gibson Talbot
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 7/14/93 AND 7/22/93
Council approved the following minutes by unanimous consent:
1. Regular City Council Meeting of July 14, 1993
2. Special City Council Meeting of July 22, 1993
Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous
consent:
1. Disbursements:
a. General Disbursements through 7/20/93, $42,750.76
b. Payroll, 7/1/93 - 7/15/93, $13,344.73
2, Licenses: Acme Glass #2031, R.J. Marco Construction
#2028, ABD Construction #2029, JTS Services $2030,
All Seasons Tree Service #2033, Northern Arborists
#2034, Pohl's Tree Service #2035
3. Adoption of Resolution R-93-31 granting a variance for
construction of a new garage at 1731 Pascal
4. Authorization to purchase a H/P Laserjet IV printer
from Smith Office Equipment at a cost of $1,885.00
AMENDMENTS TO PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE CITY CODE APPROVED
Planning Consultant Fred Hoisington explained that the city's
comprehensive plan was adopted in 1991 after research and
community meetings and it is now time to implement the plan. The
changes being proposed in the city's commercial zoning code is
the result of implementation of the comprehensive plan
guidelines. He stated that the recommended changes followed a
lengthy study beginning in the fall of 1992, meetings with
business owners, and a public hearing held by the Planning
Commission on July 26, 1993. Mr. Hosington reviewed the changes
and explained the zoning categories and their uses. He indicated
that those attending the public hearing did not question the
zoning code changes but were more concerned with the commercial
development moratorium presently in place.
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A council discussion ensued regarding Section 9-9.01, Subd 2(d)
relating to screening of outdoor storage on publicly owned land
and buildings. It was felt that trailers should be included in
the list of items to be screened. The issue of whether or not
veterinarian hospitals and pet grooming businesses should
be allowed to board animals was thoroughly discussed. It was
decided to leave the language prohibiting boarding of animals as
written.
Jacobs moved adoption of Ordinance 0-93-07 with the addition of
requiring screening of trailers as discussed. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE 0-93-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 9
OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO ZONING
AMENDMENT OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM APPROVED
Hoyt explained that with the adoption of the zoning changes it is
appropriate to amend the moratorium to allow businesses that are
identified as permitted or conditional uses to apply for business
licenses and permits according to routine procedures. The
moratorium will remain in effect for those uses that are not
specifically listed, as well as those uses identified as being
considered for further study for secondary impacts. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on the issue on July 26, 1993
after which that body recommended the amendment as proposed.
Gehrz then moved adoption of Ordinance 0-93-08 which carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE 0-93-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 5-5.02 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
TO THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM RESTRICTIONS
GROVE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT APPROVED
Parks and Recreation Director Carol Kriegler introduced Parks and
Recreation Commissioner Carol Weisberg who gave an overview of
the process leading to the proposed plan. This included a survey
in November of 1992 followed by commission meetings, neighborhood
park planning task force meetings, and meetings with Grove
residents including children.
Kriegler reviewed the site plan and indicated the cost of the
project is estimated to be $40,000. - $42,000.
Jacobs requested that the purchase of park items made of recycled
materials be considered whenever possible and then moved approval
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of the design as presented and authorization to proceed with the
project at a cost not to exceed $42,000. Motion carried
unanimously.
REVIEW OF ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION DISCUSSION WITH NORTHOME RESIDENTS
Hoyt explained that on June 1, 1993 a meeting was held with
neighborhood residents regarding the necessity of reconstructing
the alleys. Maurer then reviewed the items discussed at the
neighborhood meeting and explained that a new 5 year improvement
plan is being prepared and he and Hoyt agreed that alleys should
be given top priority.
Council had a number of questions regarding storm drainage, what
type of alley reconstruction would be necessary, whether or not
it is necessary to reconstruct all of the alleys, and possible
city participation in the cost. It was determined that a
feasibility study was necessary to obtain answers to these
questions. Maurer estimated that the study would cost
apprxoximately $3,500. Gehrz moved that the engineer prepare a
feasibility study on the proposed alley project which carried
unanimously.
ADMINISTRATOR TO MEET WTH SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS REGARDING
CITY PARTICIPATION AND ASSESSMENT FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS AT
FALCON HEIGHTS SCHOOL
Hoyt explained that in conjunction with the elementary school
remodeling there will be exterior improvements such as storm
sewer connections, sidewalks, lighting and construction and
repaving of parking lots. There is an opportunity for the city
to explore participating in this project and assessing the school
district as other communities have in the past. Following a
brief discussion council agreed that the administrator should
meet with school district officials to discuss the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Shirley Chen weth, City Cler
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Tom Baldwin, Mayor